Duck nest with eggs - Hen has abandoned?

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  1. zesty

    zesty Sailfin Tang

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    Haha! I kid, I kid
     
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  2. Todd_Sails

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    Figured ;-)
     
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  3. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    No ducklings yet,

    New pick of the nest

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    Todd_Sails, May 6, 2014
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  4. oldfishkeeper

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    wow, that is awesome Todd! there looks to be quite a few in there. exciting!
     
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  5. oldfishkeeper

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  6. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Thanks MIndy, pretty cool

    I'm going to try and let nature take it's course and have the hen raise her duckilings. Should be soon I'll see ducklings! I hope i don't miss it!

    The Hen is still there on the eggs- saw her again today on the nest.
     
    Todd_Sails, May 7, 2014
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  7. oldfishkeeper

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    the best course really. It said this mother had abandoned the nest so the many became the parent - the little ducklings are so cute
     
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  8. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    I got a pick where you can make out the hens head on her nest

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    Todd_Sails, May 11, 2014
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  9. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Took a look today, thought it was all gone, took a closer look, the hen was away and the eggs looked comfy and warm under a layer of Duck down feathers.

    Hopefully soon, ducklings!
     
    Todd_Sails, May 14, 2014
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  10. oldfishkeeper

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    hopefully soon!!
     
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